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MA S853

Regarding district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial property damage


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to district court jurisdiction of threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury or substantial property damage. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 26 of Chapter 218 of the General Laws to expand the district court's jurisdiction to include threats to use deadly weapons, explosives, chemical or biological agents, or other devices or substances capable of causing death, serious bodily injury, or substantial property damage. Specifically, it adds references to subsections (b) and (c) of Section 14 of Chapter 269, which deal with such threats, to the district court's jurisdiction.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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